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iCoil Keeps Your Headphones Tangle-Free

Think about how many times you've tripped over your laptop charger, or the countless occasions on which you've found your iPod earbuds at the bottom of your gym bag in a knotted mess.

Begrudge their inconvenience as we may, most of the devices we use still depend on cords — whether they serve to transfer information or electricity.

However, as Bluetooth technology has expanded its scope, wireless headphones have become widely — though not cheaply — available. Bluetooth-powered headphones eliminate the problem of cord tangling entirely, but there's hope yet for those of us who still plug in to tune in.

iCoil, Colin Kent's first Kickstarter project, is a simple, circular plastic accessory that winds your headphone cable two ways — allowing it to extend and retract according to your needs.

Kent mentions that most of the cord winding devices that are available to consumers right now come with their own set of earbuds that cannot be swapped out for another pair. And more often than not, these headphones are of a poorer quality than those the user owns. Kent's design, on the other hand, is essentially universal — giving people the freedom to use iCoil with the headphones of their choice.

Since its launch on June 8, iCoil has raised almost $11,000 from backers. The project is already fully funded and still has 24 days to go. With an $11 pledge on Kickstarter, the iCoil and tangle-free listening can be yours.

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